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Japanese boy(male) nameMotoshige
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとしげ
  • Katakanatip:モトシゲ
  • English Syllablestip:mo-to-shi-ge (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-to-shi-ge (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Motoshige
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Mocchan(もっちゃん)Click to speech もっちゃんShigechan( しげちゃん)Click to speech  しげちゃんTosshi( とっしー)Click to speech  とっしー

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameMotoshige

Kanji Names & Meanings - 10 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Motoshige," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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元滋- Motoshige -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "nourish, grow, rich."

Name ideas examples

  • Nourish - Nourish - To provide sustenance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nourish throughout life.

  • Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.

  • Rich - Rich - Full of nutrients - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rich throughout life.

  • More - More - Increasingly; even more - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of more throughout life.

元薫- Motoshige -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "fragrant, incense, influence."

  • Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell.

  • Incense - Aromatic substance that is burned.

  • Influence - To inspire or affect positively.

  • Inspire - To influence or motivate someone.

  • Smolder - To burn slowly and without flame.

  • Uplift - To give someone a positive feeling.

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Incense - Fire represents passion, transformation, and purifying energy. May your child burn with passion for worthy causes.

  • Influence - Influence - To inspire or affect positively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of influence throughout life.

  • Inspire - Inspire - To influence or motivate someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of inspire throughout life.

  • Smolder - Smolder represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the smolder's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Uplift - Uplift - To give someone a positive feeling - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uplift throughout life.

元成- Motoshige -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

元繁- Motoshige -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "flourish, prosperous, frequent."

Name ideas examples

  • Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Frequent - Frequent - Occurring Often; busy and active - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of frequent throughout life.

  • Busy, Complicated - Busy/Complicated - To be busy or complicated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of busy/complicated throughout life.

  • Horse's Girth - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Increase, Grow - Growth and increase represent development, expanding, and flourishing. May your child grow and flourish continually.

  • Luxuriant - Luxuriant growth represents abundance, rich development, and flourishing. May your child flourish in abundance.

元茂- Motoshige -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.

  • Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.

元重- Motoshige -

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means "origin, beginning, head."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Chief - Chief - Leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Currency Unit - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Era Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Long, Elder - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Dynasty Name - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "heavy, important, repeat."

Name ideas examples

  • Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.

  • Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.

  • Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.

  • Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.

  • Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.

  • Layer - Layer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the layer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

基滋- Motoshige -

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means "foundation, base, basis."

Name ideas examples

  • Foundation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.

  • Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

  • Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

means "nourish, grow, rich."

Name ideas examples

  • Nourish - Nourish - To provide sustenance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nourish throughout life.

  • Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.

  • Rich - Rich - Full of nutrients - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rich throughout life.

  • More - More - Increasingly; even more - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of more throughout life.

基繁- Motoshige -

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means "foundation, base, basis."

Name ideas examples

  • Foundation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.

  • Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

  • Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

means "flourish, prosperous, frequent."

Name ideas examples

  • Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Frequent - Frequent - Occurring Often; busy and active - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of frequent throughout life.

  • Busy, Complicated - Busy/Complicated - To be busy or complicated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of busy/complicated throughout life.

  • Horse's Girth - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Increase, Grow - Growth and increase represent development, expanding, and flourishing. May your child grow and flourish continually.

  • Luxuriant - Luxuriant growth represents abundance, rich development, and flourishing. May your child flourish in abundance.

基茂- Motoshige -

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means "foundation, base, basis."

Name ideas examples

  • Foundation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.

  • Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

  • Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.

  • Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.

基重- Motoshige -

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means "foundation, base, basis."

Name ideas examples

  • Foundation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.

  • Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

  • Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

means "heavy, important, repeat."

Name ideas examples

  • Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.

  • Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.

  • Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.

  • Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.

  • Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.

  • Layer - Layer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the layer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

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